Fiction editing and proofreading of a children’s book called The Little Duck with All the Luck Goes to London. Coming soon.
Fiction Editing for “The Little Duck with All the Luck Goes to London”
Category: Examples of Work
Oblivion
Developmental edit of Oblivion – a supernatural thriller with mystery, folklore and psychological suspense. Paperback available on Amazon.
Mohammed Ali OBE
Proofread of a memoir, detailing the story of experienced entrepreneur Dr Mohammed Ali OBE.
Gentle Honest Growth
Edit of a book called Gentle Honest Growth, which is a supportive guide for anyone navigating healing, self-discovery, forgiveness, confidence, boundaries, faith or personal growth.
Meyrueis
Edit and post-design proofread of Meyrueis – a novel in the Jacques Forêt Mysteries series. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Optimism and Beyond
Edit and post-design proofread of a book called Optimism and Beyond, which is a reflective, thought-provoking guide that explores the quiet but powerful influence of the mind on the life we create. Paperback available on Amazon.
Before Work and at Weekends
Edit and proofread of a collection of non-fiction essays from a forty-something-year-old woman who wonders how she got to midlife.
Pay Me
Edit and post-design proofread of a book called Pay Me, which is a guide for those entering the world of work, enabling them to do so with confidence and direction. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
You’re Not Broken
Developmental edit and post-design proofread of a book called You’re Not Broken, which is an honest, grounded guide to understanding your patterns, strengthening self-compassion, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Blank Space
Edit of a personal growth and self-discovery book called Blank Space.
The VIBE Check
Edit and proofread of a career planner called The VIBE check.
The CASES Resource on Artificial Intelligence
Edit and post-design proofread of an academic resource for The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) on the use of artificial intelligence.
Sell The Damn Book!
Edit of a straight-talking guide to marketing your book like a pro. Paperback available on Amazon.
Leading Beyond Results
Edit and proofread of a book about how to achieve business success, drawing on insights from sport, science and psychology. Available on Kindle, and in paperback and hardback on Amazon.
Earth – An Anthology
Edit of a short story in Earth: An Anthology. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
The Little Duck with All the Luck Goes to School
Edit and proofread of a children’s book called The Little Duck with All the Luck Goes to School. Paperback available on Amazon.
Sales Before Marketing
Edit and proofread of a book about sales and marketing, and how to achieve small business success. Hardback, paperback and Kindle edition available on Amazon.
The Value of Payroll
Edit and proofread of a book about the importance of payroll in business. Paperback available on Amazon.
The Harbour Master’s Secret
Edit and proofread of a book called The Harbour Master’s Secret about the courageous forgotten people of WW2.
HODDOG card game
Proofread of a party game for children and adults.
Texas Hold It card game
Proofread of a party game.
The Girl with a Big Heart
Proofread of a book that aims to support young people with their mental health. Available on Amazon.
UK Coaching bios
Writing of nominee profiles for the UK Coaching Awards.
Brighton & Hove Albion – On This Day
Proofread of Brighton & Hove Albion – On This Day by Dan Tester.
Building a Compassionate Organisation
Edit and proofread of a book about building a compassionate organisation and caring for employees. Paperback available on Amazon.
If Only
Edit of a young adult novel called If Only – a heartfelt story that illuminates the challenges and triumphs of a neurodivergent teenager with ASD.
Summer Paths
Edit of a short story called Alice in Summer Paths: An Anthology. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Safe Practice 2024
Edit of The Association for Physical Education’s 580-page 2024 edition of Safe Practice in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (a recommended national curriculum resource published once every four years).
The Little Duck with All the Luck
Edit and proofread of a children’s book called The Little Duck with All the Luck. Paperback available on Amazon.
Hellfire Awaits – 150 Years of Redruth RFC
Proofread of Hellfire Awaits – 150 Years of Redruth RFC by Nick Serpell.
Aveeno Skin Renewal / Tesco
Writing of a Tesco magazine advertorial, promoting two new Aveeno Skin Renewal products.
Blue and Amber Voices
Proofread of Blue and Amber Voices – Stories from Leeds Rugby League by James Oddy. Hardback available from Amazon.
Be Reet
Proofread of an inspirational first-hand account of a man living with Parkinson’s and how he chooses to embrace life, not endure it. Kindle edition available on Amazon.
Zodiac game
Proofread of a ‘host your own’ zodiac board game.
Murder mystery aboard an ocean liner
Proofread of a murder mystery aboard an ocean liner game.
Murder mystery at the movie premiere
Proofread of a murder mystery at a movie premiere game.
Pub quiz
Research and generation of trivia questions for a ‘host your own’ pub quiz.
Wine pairings trivia
Research and generation of wine pairings trivia questions for a party games provider.
Dicksy’s Fifty Years in Football
Edit of Dicksy’s Fifty Years in Football by former manager Alan Dicks, with Paul Evans. Football has waited over thirty years to hear Alan’s story. Finally, here it is. Hardback available on Amazon.
Modern Insurance magazine
Proofread of an insurance magazine for a publishing house. The magazine connects insurers, brokers, lawyers and claims professionals.
Spring Paths
Edit of a short story called Madame Beauvary’s Curio Shop in Spring Paths: An Anthology. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
How to communicate and connect with volunteers
Written factsheet for England Athletics and its affiliated clubs about how to communicate and connect with volunteers.
Managing Change: The Science of Happy Endings
Edit and proofread of a business book called Managing Change: The Science of Happy Endings. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
The Secret Wild Wolves of Britain
Proofread of a fictional story, based on facts, for lovers of nature and animals called The Secret Wild Wolves of Britain. Paperback available on Amazon.
Consulting Coach
A blog (including interview and transcription) written for a life balance, performance and business coach, promoting women of 40+ years to realise their potential and live a life by design.
The Wellness Almanac
Edit and proofread of a health and wellness book, full of tips and techniques to bring ease and balance to mind, body and soul. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Sound-Train Booklets
Edit of four Sound-Train booklets aimed at teaching speech sound and language skills to primary school children.
The Run of Life
Edit and proofread of The Run of Life by international ultra-runner and coach Steve Till as he analyses his own experiences, inspirations and beliefs – as well as those of sportspeople of all standards – to trace how they have shaped and empowered his remarkably long and wide-ranging career. Paperback available at Waterstones.
Play Their Way website article
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for the Play Their Way website with a British Wrestling coach about how to coach wrestling to children.
Mary-Ann
Edit of an authentic story about a woman and her dealings with the highs and lows of life.
FitPro magazine article
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for FitPro magazine with a leading training provider and the UK’s largest and most successful personal training brand about fit-for-purpose qualifications.
Chapel FM
Proofread of marketing material for community hub, Chapel FM, promoting inclusive courses, workshops and events for all.
AntiManipulation
Edit of a book called AntiManipulation, exposing the tools, tricks and techniques used by unscrupulous salespeople. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Sally Calms the Storm
Proofread of a soothing reflexology book called Sally Calms the Storm. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Chilli Promotional Products
Writing of the ‘About Us’ page and editing of the ‘Artwork Guidelines’ section for a merchandise company.
Winter Paths
Edit of a short story called Marguerite in Winter Paths: An Anthology. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Kelly Drewett
Writing of the ‘About’ page for an SEO website designer.
BASES Careers Guide 2022
Proofread of A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Non-members version shown here. Members version available via BASES.
Drawing Your Goal Closer
Edit and proofread of a goals-based resource called Drawing Your Goal Closer, specially designed for visual thinkers. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Winners & Losers
Proofread of a contemporary romance novel called Winners & Losers: Betrayal. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Techbeit
Edit and proofread of a website for an international business transformation and IT consultancy company.
genesis labels & packaging
Writing of four pages of a website for a garment labels specialist.
MetPrint
Writing of a five-page website for a metal packaging business.
Being Woake
Edit and proofread of a political satire novel called Being Woake. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Simon Doy iThink365
A blog (including interview and transcription) written for a Microsoft 365 expert, extolling the virtues of the Microsoft Teams communication platform.
Andy McMenemy
A series of blogs (including interviews and transcriptions) written for an elite mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, promoting his background and the services he is able to offer.
Nothing of Interest
Proofread of a collection of short stories called Nothing of Interest. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Life Without Limits
A blog (including interview and transcription) written for a health, lifestyle and holistic coaching company, detailing how to achieve a more fulfilled existence.
The Heralding
Proofread of a historical fantasy fiction novel called The Heralding. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Where Does Time Go?
Proofread of a book that explains where time goes and how life changes can be made. Kindle edition and paperback available on Amazon.
Fiona McBride Yoga
A blog (including interview and transcription) written for a yoga practitioner to promote the benefits of her beginners’ yoga programme.
Richard Harvey article
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Civvy Street magazine with a former British Army serviceman who, with the help of resettlement funding, achieved his dream of opening his own gym.
Family Fit UK
A series of blogs (including interviews and transcriptions) with a community interest company whose aim it is to help people become more active through fun activities.
Rapid Insights Report
Proofread of a summary report for the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), exploring the rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic among health and care partners.
Deeds and Words Report
Edit of independent report for Deeds and Words about diversity, equality and inclusion in the NHS.
Aptem eLearning Proofread
Proofread of over 480 pages of learning material for aptem eLearning.
genesis labels Feature
Promotional piece written for garment specialist, genesis labels.
Study Active Blogs
A series of blogs (including interviews and transcriptions) on a range of subjects with a fitness education provider.
afPE Safe Practice Resource
Proofread of The Association for Physical Education’s 396-page 2020 edition of Safe Practice in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (a recommended national curriculum resource published once every four years).
Coaching Matters Newsletter
Editor of Coaching Matters, the official newsletter of The British Horseracing Authority.
Steve Davis Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine with snooker champion Steve Davis about his aspirations to mentor the next generation of stars.
Chatter Chairs Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Fitness Matters magazine about a personal trainer’s exercise programmes to combat muscle deterioration and isolation in older adults.
REPs / CIMSPA Feature
Written feature for Fitness Matters magazine detailing the link-up of two organisations within the fitness industry.
Peter Shilton and Nobby Stiles Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine with former England footballers Nobby Stiles and Peter Shilton about coaching analysis and psychology within their sport.
Study Active / James Luscombe Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) about the benefits of an education provider’s blended learning approach. Compiled for Fitness Matters magazine.
HIIT Training Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) about how to ensure safe delivery of high-intensity interval training sessions. Compiled for Fitness Matters magazine.
Educate Magazine
Editor of, and writer for, 1st4sport Qualifications’ digital magazine, Educate.
Rob Andrew Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine about the life and times of former England rugby union player Rob Andrew.
Steve Grainger Feature
Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine about the life and times of the Youth Sport Trust’s chief executive.